Charles Barkley has been a part of NCAA tournament coverage for the past eight years, and he spent much of that time seeing his co-hosts Kenny Smith (UNC) and Clark Kellogg (Ohio State) enjoying their alma maters' tournament success.

Barkley, despite not choosing the Tigers to advance past the Sweet 16, has been the ultimate Auburn superfan as his former school made a historic run through the Midwest Regional. His studio spot was decked out in Auburn paraphernalia for every Auburn game day.

Well, when the Tigers edged out Kentucky, 77-71, in overtime to reach the first Final Four in school history, Barkley was understandably emotional.

Elite Eight: Virginia Cavaliers forward Mamadi Diakite is mobbed by his teammates after beating the buzzer to tie the game and force OT. UVA would win in the extra session to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 1984. Jamie Rhodes, USA TODAY Sports

First round: No 16-over-1 upset this time! Virginia guard De'Andre Hunter celebrates after making a shot during the second half against Gardner-Webb. The Cavaliers fell behind early but went on to win, 71-56. Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports

First round: Wofford guard Fletcher Magee celebrates with teammates after scoring against Seton Hall. Magee became the NCAA’s Division I all-time leader in career 3-pointers during the win. Matt Stamey, USA TODAY Sports